Description : A research intends to explore the effect of possible factors for the organization of effective mid-day meal interventions. Which research method will be most appropriate for this study? (A) Historical method (B) Descriptive survey method (C) Experimental method (D) Ex-post-facto method
Last Answer : (D) Ex-post-facto method
Description : Ex Post Facto research means (A) The research is carried out after the incident (B) The research is carried out prior to the incident (C) The research is carried out along with the happening of an incident. (D) The research is carried out keeping in mind the possibilities of an incident.
Last Answer : (A) The research is carried out after the incident
Description : In correlation design of Ex Post Facto Research, we study Options: A) The variable which has been measured in advance and will be work as an causative factor for second variable B) The ... causative factor for first and second variable D) All the above three situations and occurrence of variables
Last Answer : D) All the above three situations and occurrence of variables
Description : Which one of the following research methods, have the similarity in nature when compared in relation to sample, control and validity of inferences? Options: A) Experimental and Ex Post Faco method B) Historical and Philosophical method C) Survey and Experimental method D) None of the above
Last Answer : B) Historical and Philosophical method
Description : Generally the external and internal validity is present in the inference, we get from Options: A) Experimental method B) Survey method C) Ex Post Facto method D) None of the above
Last Answer : C) Ex Post Facto method
Description : Which of the following attempts to understand relationships among phenomena as they naturally occur, without any intervention? a. Ex post facto research b. Experimental research c. Prospective design d. Retrospective design
Last Answer : a. Ex post facto research
Description : Controlled group condition is applied in (A) Survey Research (B) Historical Research (C) Experimental Research (D) Descriptive Research
Last Answer : (C) Experimental Research
Description : Research can be classified as : (A) Basic, Applied and Action Research (B) Quantitative and Qualitative Research (C) Philosophical, Historical, Survey and Experimental Research (D) All the above
Last Answer : Answer: D Classification of Research by Purpose - Basic v/s Applied research - Research and development - Evaluative research Classification of Research by Method - Historical research - Descriptive research - Experimental research
Description : Which of the following is not the Method of Research ? (A) Observation (B) Historical (C) Survey (D) Philosophical
Last Answer : Answer: A There are two types of research which can be done to develop a thesis or dissertation: Practical Research: The practical approach consists of the empirical study of ... published works like researching through archives of public libraries, court rooms and published academic journals
Description : In order to carried out a study on Juvenile delinquents, the best method is Options: A) Ex-Post Facto method B) Case-Study method C) Experimental method D) Genetic method
Last Answer : A) Ex-Post Facto method
Description : The research which is exploring new facts through the study of the past is called (A) Philosophical research (B) Historical research (C) Mythological research (D) Content analysis
Last Answer : (B) Historical research
Description : Assertion (A): Formative evaluation tends to accelerate the pace of learning. Reason (R): As against summative evaluation, formative evaluation is highly reliable. Choose the correct Answer from the following code (A) Both (A) and ... ) is true, but (R) is false. (D) (A) is false, but (R) is true
Last Answer : Answer: C
Description : Identify the category of evaluation that assesses the learning progress to provide continuous feedback to the students during instruction. (A) Placement (B) Diagnostic (C) Formative (D) Summative
Last Answer : (C) Formative
Description : Which one of the following types of evaluation assesses the learning progress to provide continuous feedback to both teachers and students during instruction ? (A) Placement evaluation (B) Formative evaluation (C) Diagnostic evaluation (D) Summative
Last Answer : (B) Formative evaluation
Description : In a Ph.D. thesis which one is the correct sequence for showing scheme of Chapterisation ? (A) Survey of related studies, Introduction, Design of the study, DataAnalysis and ... of study, Data analysis and interpretation, Conclusions and generalizations, Suggestions for further research, Appendix
Last Answer : (C) Introduction, Survey of related studies, Design of study, Datapresentation; analysis & Interpretation, Formulation of generalization & Conclusions, Suggestions for further research, References & Appendix
Description : A doctor studies the relative effectiveness of two drugs of dengue fever. His research would be classified as (A) Descriptive Survey (B) Experimental Research (C) Case Study (D) Ethnography
Last Answer : (B) Experimental Research
Description : The experimental study is based on: (A) The manipulation of variables (B) Conceptual parameters (C) Replication of research (D) Survey of literature
Last Answer : (A) The manipulation of variables
Description : Why do you think the constitution forbids congress from passing ex post facto laws?
Last Answer : The constitution prohibits making a law ex post facto because itwould retroactively change the rules of evidence in a criminalcase, retroactively after the definition of a crime, increasepunishment retroactively or punish conduct that was legal whencommitted.
Description : Why doesn't the sex offender registry violate the US Constitutional ban on Ex Post Facto?
Last Answer : Ex Post Facto refers to punishing someone for an act that was legal at the time they committed the act.For example:There was a time when an 18 year old could legally possess and consume alcohol ... at this issue before, and consistently put the safety of society over the rights of the offender.
Description : Formulation of hypothesis may NOT be required in: (A) Survey method (B) Historical studies (C) Experimental studies (D) Normative studies
Last Answer : (B) Historical studies
Description : The conclusions/findings of which type of research cannot be generalized to other situations? (A) Causal Comparative Research (B) Historical Research (C) Descriptive Research (D) Experimental Research
Last Answer : (B) Historical Research
Description : The principles of fundamental research are used in (A) action research (B) applied research (C) philosophical research (D) historical research
Last Answer : (B) applied research
Description : Field-work based research is classified as: (A) Empirical (B) Historical (C) Experimental (D) Biographical
Last Answer : (C) Experimental
Description : Books and records are the primary sources of data in: (A) historical research (B) participatory research (C) clinical research (D) laboratory research
Last Answer : (A) historical research
Description : Newton gave three basic laws of motion. This research is categorized as (A) Descriptive Research (B) Sample Survey (C) Fundamental Research (D) Applied Research
Last Answer : (C) Fundamental Research
Description : Which of the following is the first step in starting the research process? (A) Searching sources of information to locate problem. (B) Survey of related literature (C) Identification of problem (D) Searching for solutions to the problem
Last Answer : (C) Identification of problem
Description : Collection of information in advance before designing communication strategy is known as (A) Feed-back (B) Feed-forward (C) Research study (D) Opinion poll
Last Answer : Answer: D An opinion poll, sometimes simply referred to as a poll, is a survey of public opinion from a particular sample. Opinion polls are usually designed to represent the ... by conducting a series of questions and then extrapolating generalities in ratio or within confidence intervals.
Description : According to Mouly, the type of research methods is Options: A) Historical method B) Survey method C) Experimental method D) All the above methods
Last Answer : D) All the above methods
Description : This female American geneticist achieved recognition as one of the world's foremost investigators in cytogenetics, the study of heredity by cellular and genetic methods. In 1951 she discovered that gene ... was awarded the Nobel Prize in medicine in 1983. Who is this notable woman scientist?
Last Answer : ANSWER: (BARBARW) McCLINTOCK
Description : When planning to do a social research, it is better to (A) Approach the topic with an open mind (B) Do a pilot study before getting stuck into it (C) Be familiar with literature on the topic (D) Forget about theory because this is a very practical
Last Answer : (A) Approach the topic with an open mind
Description : The term ‘phenomenology’ is associated with the process of (A) Qualitative Research (B) Analysis of Variance (C) Correlational Study (D) Probability Sampling
Last Answer : (A) Qualitative Research
Description : The research that applies the laws at the time of field study to draw more and more clear ideas about the problem is: (A) Applied research (B) Action research (C) Experimental research (D) None of these
Last Answer : (C) Experimental research
Description : Fundamental research reflects the ability to (A) Synthesize new ideals (B) Expound new principles (C) Evaluate the existing material concerning research (D) Study the existing literature regarding various topics
Last Answer : (B) Expound new principles
Description : When you are in dispute with your wife on some family issues but realize that she has adequate reasoning in those matters, then how would you like to solve these disputes? Options: A) ... physically and mentally D) You try to solve the dispute within reasonable limits before it aggravates
Last Answer : D) You try to solve the dispute within reasonable limits before it aggravates
Description : The meaning of ExPost Facto Research is Options: A) The research carried out after the incident B) The research carried out prior to the incident C) The research carried out along with the happening of an incident D) The research carried out keeping in mind the possibilities of an incident
Last Answer : A) The research carried out after the incident
Description : In a research on the effect of child-rearing practices on stress-proneness of children in competing school projects, the hypothesis formulated is that child rearing practices do influence stress-proneness'. At ... be rejected. (D) No decision can be taken in respect of the research hypothesis.
Last Answer : (B) The research hypothesis will be accepted.
Description : The meaning of the Historical method of research is Options: A) To employ scientific method in order to study the historical problems B) To establish relationship between historical facts and current events C) To make specific investigation of the past events D) All the above
Last Answer : D) All the above
Description : Name the ISRO Chairman and Padma Bhushan Awardee who created and unleashed a historical moment when Mars Orbiter became the first Indian spacecraft to enter Martian orbit in a maiden attempt.
Last Answer : K Radhakrishnan
Description : The forecasting method that uses the firm's historical sales data in an attempt to find patterns in the firm's sales volume over time is A)the regression method. B)customer forecasting. C)a market test. D)sales -force forecasting. E)time series analysis..
Last Answer : E)time series analysis..
Description : The use of multiple observers to allow cross-checking of observations to make sure that the investigators agree with what took place is known as a. Interpretive validity b. Researcher bias c. Multiple operationalism d. Investigator triangulation
Last Answer : d. Investigator triangulation
Description : The internal validity related with inferences is associated to Options: A) Ex Post Faco method of research B) Experimental method of research C) Both of the above D) None of the above
Last Answer : B) Experimental method of research
Description : Ex Post Faco method of research is associated to Options: A) Sample B) Control C) Validity related with inferences D) All the above
Description : What type of questions should I ask in a survey My research topic is "A comparative study of tailoring expenditure of cloth between working and non-working women.�
Last Answer : Tailors can specialize in alterations or in sewing custom garments. Those who do alterations ensure that clothes fit customers properly. They make changes to garments, such as hemming pants to make them shorter or taking in seams to make clothing smaller
Description : In a recent research study initiated by Tel-E-Fone Telecommunications, survey calls were made to a randomly selected group in which every member has an equal chance of selection. This type of sample selection ... sample B. Convenience sample C. Judgment sample D. Quota sample E. Area sample
Last Answer : A. Probability sample
Description : n the previous three years, four studies have been conducted on the characteristics of Tyrone Brick's clients. As the firm seeks to put together a report showing trends in this area, it has a ... to need: A)a marketing research manager B)a marketing databank C)survey research D)primary data
Last Answer : B)a marketing databank
Description : Descriptive study is related with Options: A) Survey research method B) Experimental research method C) Case study method D) All the above
Description : For preparation of a contour plan for a route survey (A) Method of squares is used (B) Method of trace contour is used (C) Method of cross profile is used (D) Indirect method of contouring is used
Last Answer : (C) Method of cross profile is used
Description : Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) Detailed survey is carried out for a strip of land about 30 m at sharp curves (B) Levels are taken along the trace cut at an interval of 20 m (C) Contour interval is generally adopted at 2 metres vertical interval (D) All the above
Last Answer : Answer: Option D
Description : The first stage of deciding the alignment of a hill road, is (A) Reconnaissance (B) Detailed survey (C) Trace-out (D) Preliminary survey
Last Answer : Answer: Option A
Description : Which one of the following is not a source of data? (A) Administrative records (B) Population census (C) GIS (D) Sample survey
Last Answer : (C) GIS